Early years

There are many fun and interesting things parents can do to support their child’s learning at home.

Find out about each type of early childhood education and care service.

Access options to help you find an early childhood service.

Learn about Queensland kindergarten programs where children learn through play, make new friends and get ready for school.

Information for providers and families to support the inclusion of children with disability at early childhood education and care services.

Working together to give all children a great start, with local solutions for local priorities.

Supporting early years teachers to apply a range and balance of quality teaching approaches.

Information for families, early childhood services and schools to support positive transitions in the early years. From home, into kindy and to school.

Access resources, activities, tips and videos to assist families, early childhood education and care providers, and schools to support early learning.

Access professional development resources tailored to early childhood educators working with children with disability and/or complex additional needs.

Access the translated versions of early years activities and resources.

This is the story of how children grow well.

Requirements for notifying the department of emergency closures.